Costa do Sol Poente
Paracuru
-3.410, -39.031
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About Paracuru
Quebramar: flat water lagoon at low tide, reef break waves at high tide. The most versatile spot in Ceará.
Paracuru's Quebra Mar is the most versatile kite spot in Brazil at a single location: at low tide, a reef creates a 220 m mirror lagoon for 4 hours; at high tide, the same barrier generates the best waves in Ceará (up to 2.5 m). Additionally, Paracuru is a real town (~30,000 residents) with nightlife and the most lively Carnival in inland Ceará.
Quick facts
ATM
Available
Cell signal
Good
WiFi
Town center
Road type
Paved
Airport
Fortaleza (FOR)
Distance
~90 km by car (~1h30)
Seasonal highlights
Sep-Nov
Kite at Quebra Mar — 100% guaranteed, 18–25 knots, dual tide window every day
Feb
Paracuru Carnival — 50,000-person arena with national artist shows
Places to discover
12 places
Don't miss180 minFlat water + waves in one spotBeachesAdventure
Quebramar Kite Spot
Reef creates flat lagoon at low tide and 2.5m waves at high — Ceará's most versatile kite spot
Don't miss120 minDeserted natural rock poolsBeachesNature
Praia da Pedra Rachada
Iconic rock formations with natural tidal pools — almost deserted with spectacular sunset
90 minFreshwater springs on the sandBeaches
Praia da Bica
Main beach with natural freshwater springs flowing onto the sand — family-friendly with beach bars
Don't miss60 minIconic lighthouse and sunsetBeachesViewpoints
Praia do Farol
Main beach with Paracuru's iconic lighthouse and Praça do Farol — best sunset viewing spot in town
Don't miss150 minMini Lençóis MaranhensesNatureAdventure
Lençóis Paracuruenses
Dune field with crystal lagoons in the rainy season — 2h buggy tour with sand sliding on the dunes
120 minProtected nature reserveNatureAdventure
Estuário do Rio Curu
Protected estuary with mangroves, capuchin monkeys and migratory birds — flat water for kite at high tide
Don't miss90 min37-year local institutionDining
Rei do Escargot
Founded by French chef 37 years ago at the sea's edge — famous for peixada, fish delicia and octopus vinaigrette
Don't miss90 minKiters' beach clubDiningBars
La Petite Maison Quebra Mar
Beach club at Quebramar with IKO kite school, gear storage, French-Ceará cuisine and feet-in-the-sand lounge
30 minHistoric heart of Paracuruculture
Praça da Matriz
Central plaza with gardens and 1858 Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios — hosts events and Carnival
90 minSea view and live musicBarsDining
Aliktor Gastrobar
Seaside gastrobar with pizza rodizio, pasta and live music — open until 3am on weekends
90 minModern Northeastern fusionDining
Temperos
Shrimp in squash, octopus salad and banoffee — modern Northeastern fusion with tropical cocktails
90 minSophisticated ItalianDining
Vento Resto
Sicilian lemon risotto with salmon and black rice with octopus — Italian sophistication in Ceará
Local Services
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IKO Kite & Wingfoil School
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Paracuru Kite Wing Center
Kite & Wing School + Storage
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Paracuru Kite Village
Kitesurf School
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How to get here
Nearest airport
Fortaleza ➝ Paracuru
90 km · ~1h30min total
Taíba ➝ Paracuru30 km
🚘 Transfer/Downwind Taíba ➝ Paracuru · 30min (carro) / 1-2h (downwind) 🌊
Lagoinha ➝ Paracuru29 km
🚐 Transfer Lagoinha ➝ Paracuru · 40min
Nearby villages
Costa do Sol PoenteRegional HubCumbuco
Birthplace of Brazilian kitesurfing. Cauípe Lagoon, wave beaches, and nightlife. 35 km from Fortaleza.
14 places
Costa do Sol PoenteTaíba
Flat water lagoon for freestyle and wave beach. Host of the 2025 GKA Freestyle World Championship.
12 places
Costa do Sol PoenteLagoinha
Fishing village with red cliffs, coconut palms, and lagoons. Waypoint on the Paracuru-Guajiru downwinder.
6 places
Wind
Checking the breeze...
Tide forecast
Tide advice
Paracuru breakwater: low tide reveals shallow lagoon — ideal for kite flat water. High tide forms waves at breakwater — wave riding.
Moon
Waxing GibbousWaxing Gibbous
88% illuminated
Moonrise
10:20
Moonset
22:12
Night Photography
Dark sky22:12 – 23:43
Bright moonlight19:00 – 22:12
Practical intel
The Quebra Mar spot is 2 km from the center — go by car or buggy. Barraca Quebra-Mar (on site) serves lunch, has showers, parking, and equipment storage for R$10/day. There is no accommodation at Quebra Mar; stay in the city center (Hotel Pousada 360 is the best value) and drive to the spot.
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